Prime Video’s Fallout Achieves Record-Breaking Viewership In a remarkable demonstration of popularity, Fallout, the series inspired by the beloved video game franchise, has soared to unprecedented heights in viewership. Within just five days from its release, the show accumulated an impressive 2.9 billion minutes of viewing time across U.S. audiences, as per Nielsen’s streaming ratings for April 8-14, 2024. The figures not only establish Fallout as the frontrunner on Prime Video but also eclipse previous records held by other series. For instance, it significantly outperformed Reacher’s opening week in early 2022, which had recorded 1.84 billion minutes, making Fallout the
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- 5/14/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Cooper Howard’s backstory is a red line that goes through the entirety of Fallout Season 1, and things we learn about his past explain a lot about him and the world in the present. But they also create what seems like plot holes or, at least, logical inconsistencies, and that’s especially easy to notice with the power armor subplot.
The Ghoul Knew About Power Armors’ Flaws
Over two centuries before the events of Prime Video’s Fallout, Cooper Howard confronted Bud about his former company’s power armors. We learn that Coop was a soldier back in the day, and a catastrophic design flaw in pre-war power armors led many of his fellow troops to die despite seemingly being protected by mech suits.
Fast forward to the Battle of Griffith Observatory. The Ghoul brings up the design flaw and lazily wonders whether it’s still present in post-war...
The Ghoul Knew About Power Armors’ Flaws
Over two centuries before the events of Prime Video’s Fallout, Cooper Howard confronted Bud about his former company’s power armors. We learn that Coop was a soldier back in the day, and a catastrophic design flaw in pre-war power armors led many of his fellow troops to die despite seemingly being protected by mech suits.
Fast forward to the Battle of Griffith Observatory. The Ghoul brings up the design flaw and lazily wonders whether it’s still present in post-war...
- 5/14/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
When prosthetic makeup designer Vincent Van Dyke first met with Robert Downey Jr., the two men somewhat immediately hit it off. And good thing, too, since just a couple of days later, Van Dyke heard from the producers of the HBO limited series “The Sympathizer” with the hope of signing him onto the ambitious project.
“Luckily we had that earlier meeting because we had to hit the ground running,” Van Dyke tells Gold Derby in an exclusive video interview. “It was a quick turnaround to start creating and designing these looks, and get them in front of everyone’s eyes.”
SEE2024 Emmy Experts predict Best Movie/Limited Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr. (‘The Sympathizer’) out front
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen and created for television by acclaimed filmmaker Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar, “The Sympathizer” focuses on an unnamed man called the Captain (breakout star...
“Luckily we had that earlier meeting because we had to hit the ground running,” Van Dyke tells Gold Derby in an exclusive video interview. “It was a quick turnaround to start creating and designing these looks, and get them in front of everyone’s eyes.”
SEE2024 Emmy Experts predict Best Movie/Limited Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr. (‘The Sympathizer’) out front
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen and created for television by acclaimed filmmaker Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar, “The Sympathizer” focuses on an unnamed man called the Captain (breakout star...
- 5/13/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Prime Video’s latest sensation, the Fallout TV show sparked a new interest to the iconic video game franchise in millions of people who haven’t even heard about it previously — and launched quite a few careers sky-high. One of the show’s lead stars, Ella Purnell (Lucy MacLean) found herself under the spotlight thanks to it…
Except that in 2014, the young actress was already working with Angelina Jolie.
Ella Purnell Starred in Maleficent
You read it right: the Fallout lead star did a movie with Angelina Jolie back in the day, and not just any movie. 2014’s Maleficent, one of Jolie’s last movies before she effectively quit acting, saw Ella Purnell play the same character as the former queen of Hollywood — Purnell starred in it as the younger version of Maleficent herself.
Maleficent wasn’t the young actress’ first rodeo, either. Before that, in 2010, she starred in minor...
Except that in 2014, the young actress was already working with Angelina Jolie.
Ella Purnell Starred in Maleficent
You read it right: the Fallout lead star did a movie with Angelina Jolie back in the day, and not just any movie. 2014’s Maleficent, one of Jolie’s last movies before she effectively quit acting, saw Ella Purnell play the same character as the former queen of Hollywood — Purnell starred in it as the younger version of Maleficent herself.
Maleficent wasn’t the young actress’ first rodeo, either. Before that, in 2010, she starred in minor...
- 5/13/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
“Definitely the most challenging thing I’ve had to do thus far as an actor, a lot of mental gymnastics involved,” Jharrel Jerome admits about the uniqueness of his role in the Boots Riley-created absurdist series I’m A Virgo, on which he plays a previously extremely sheltered 13-foot-tall Oakland teen. “At no point do I look my scene partners in the eye, and as an actor that’s so critical, you know, as connection.”
Jerome, an Emmy winner for When They See Us, was joined by Riley and co-stars Olivia Washington and Walton Goggins, plus costume designer Deirdra E. Govan, for a conversation about their series at Deadline Studio at Prime Experience.
Watch the interview here and see photos from the event below.
Launched in June 2023 with all seven episodes, the small-screen debut of Coup frontman and Sorry to Bother You director Riley is a true display of originality...
Jerome, an Emmy winner for When They See Us, was joined by Riley and co-stars Olivia Washington and Walton Goggins, plus costume designer Deirdra E. Govan, for a conversation about their series at Deadline Studio at Prime Experience.
Watch the interview here and see photos from the event below.
Launched in June 2023 with all seven episodes, the small-screen debut of Coup frontman and Sorry to Bother You director Riley is a true display of originality...
- 5/13/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Immediately upon its April 11, 2024 premiere, Prime Video’s Fallout became the New Big Thing on the platform. For over a month, the post-apocalyptic TV show dominated the Prime Video’s charts, but that ended today. A new competitor rose from seemingly out of nowhere, and we bet you’ve never heard about it until now.
Who Dethroned Fallout?
The short answer would be, a complete underdog of a TV show. The longer answer is, Maxton Hall - The World Between Us. It’s a brand new German series with cast and crew so fresh to the rooster their pages on major platforms barely have any information except their names — but their show is already doing spectacularly.
Maxton Hall is a public school with a dark secret, and a new scholarship student accidentally becomes a witness to it. An arrogant and powerful millionaire becomes hellbent on silencing her, but there’s...
Who Dethroned Fallout?
The short answer would be, a complete underdog of a TV show. The longer answer is, Maxton Hall - The World Between Us. It’s a brand new German series with cast and crew so fresh to the rooster their pages on major platforms barely have any information except their names — but their show is already doing spectacularly.
Maxton Hall is a public school with a dark secret, and a new scholarship student accidentally becomes a witness to it. An arrogant and powerful millionaire becomes hellbent on silencing her, but there’s...
- 5/13/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Once upon a time, the post-apocalypse genre was almost exclusive to movies, with the occasional exception, such as the 1994 mini-series The Stand. Fortunately, the advent of streaming services and bigger budgets changed the paradigm.
Nowadays, radioactive landscapes, bombed-out buildings, hordes of shambling, reanimated dead bodies in various states of decomposition, and desperate, struggling survivors are commonplace on smaller screens.
Ostensibly, post-apocalypse shows are about survival in a devastated world. Dig a little deeper, however, and there's almost always a tale of morality or lack thereof. Movies struggle with this, often opting for CG effects to dazzle and attract, neglecting the human aspect.
That's what makes TV the perfect conduit for a tale of post-apocalyptic survivalism. While not all of them get it right, like 2020's The Stand, a long, drawn-out affair has the luxury of time and world-building on its side.
Condensing the worlds of Fallout, Sweet Tooth, and The Walking Dead...
Nowadays, radioactive landscapes, bombed-out buildings, hordes of shambling, reanimated dead bodies in various states of decomposition, and desperate, struggling survivors are commonplace on smaller screens.
Ostensibly, post-apocalypse shows are about survival in a devastated world. Dig a little deeper, however, and there's almost always a tale of morality or lack thereof. Movies struggle with this, often opting for CG effects to dazzle and attract, neglecting the human aspect.
That's what makes TV the perfect conduit for a tale of post-apocalyptic survivalism. While not all of them get it right, like 2020's The Stand, a long, drawn-out affair has the luxury of time and world-building on its side.
Condensing the worlds of Fallout, Sweet Tooth, and The Walking Dead...
- 5/13/2024
- by Thomas Godwin
- TVfanatic
After a disappointing 2023, which turned out to be rather anticlimactic due to the sudden Hollywood labor disputes that shut down almost the entire American film and television industry, with the exception of indie projects, 2024 is so far remarkably rich in releases. And the streaming services, in particular, have a long list of new offerings to satisfy even the most picky of users.
If, like us, you get excited every time you see new projects in the sci-fi and fantasy genre, then this article is definitely for you. From new seasons of popular TV series to live-action adaptations of famous franchises, from Lotr to Star Wars, here are ten of the most intriguing series that have already been released or are scheduled to be released on streaming services in 2024.
So, geeks, are you pleased with the 2024 releases?Such a rich year!50%No projects impress. 50%The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Shows to...
If, like us, you get excited every time you see new projects in the sci-fi and fantasy genre, then this article is definitely for you. From new seasons of popular TV series to live-action adaptations of famous franchises, from Lotr to Star Wars, here are ten of the most intriguing series that have already been released or are scheduled to be released on streaming services in 2024.
So, geeks, are you pleased with the 2024 releases?Such a rich year!50%No projects impress. 50%The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Shows to...
- 5/13/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
It has been a while since Starfield was released back in September 2023, but to this day, players are still loading up their saves and exploring every inch of the galaxy that they can. Due to this, one player has stumbled onto possibly one of the most depressing missions within the game and wanted to share their sadness with the rest of the world.
To be clear, there are plenty of quests within Starfield, and depending on your opinion, there are plenty of sadder quests that you will embark upon throughout your journey, but for the majority of the community, this mission takes the cake.
Starcrossed Lovers Bite the Dust in This Upsetting Starfield Mission Starfield has a vast universe to explore, but not all of it is good.
The mission in question tasks you with uncovering the story of a husband, wife, and daughter who are traveling through space on a derelict ship.
To be clear, there are plenty of quests within Starfield, and depending on your opinion, there are plenty of sadder quests that you will embark upon throughout your journey, but for the majority of the community, this mission takes the cake.
Starcrossed Lovers Bite the Dust in This Upsetting Starfield Mission Starfield has a vast universe to explore, but not all of it is good.
The mission in question tasks you with uncovering the story of a husband, wife, and daughter who are traveling through space on a derelict ship.
- 5/13/2024
- by Liam Magee
- FandomWire
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone recently received the Season 3 Reloaded update, which brought a bunch of new things to the game. The game has seen several crossovers so far, such as Godzilla and Warhammer, and according to recent leaks, a new crossover is coming in Season 4.
It is reported that a crossover with the popular science fiction anime franchise, Mobile Suit Gundam, will be making its way to the game in Season 4. What’s more exciting is that it will also bring one popular weapon as a blueprint and a finishing move, if the dataminers are to be believed.
Call of Duty Is Reportedly Getting a New Crossover With Gundam
Gundam crossover is rumored to be coming to Call of Duty in Season 4.
Call of Duty has received several crossovers, and it would not be surprising if the game collaborated with Gundam, but players have noticed something that has got them beyond excited.
It is reported that a crossover with the popular science fiction anime franchise, Mobile Suit Gundam, will be making its way to the game in Season 4. What’s more exciting is that it will also bring one popular weapon as a blueprint and a finishing move, if the dataminers are to be believed.
Call of Duty Is Reportedly Getting a New Crossover With Gundam
Gundam crossover is rumored to be coming to Call of Duty in Season 4.
Call of Duty has received several crossovers, and it would not be surprising if the game collaborated with Gundam, but players have noticed something that has got them beyond excited.
- 5/13/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
Does Walton Goggins smell an Emmy approaching? Probably not, but only because his character in Amazon Prime Video’s hit “Fallout” TV series doesn’t have a nose. But nevertheless, his performance is earning rave reviews and awards voters are known to love a transformation. Goggins spent hours in the makeup chair before almost every shoot to turn into The Ghoul, a lone-wolf wastelander who’s been around for hundreds of years. In an interview with Deadline Studio at Prime Experience, Goggins acknowledged the difficulties of taking on this character physically and emotionally.
“The very first time we did the application [of his mask],” Goggins said, “I asked to be left alone for an hour and a half outside and Jonah [Nolan] came by. I just sat outside by myself and just photographed it like in the sun and in the shade. I was extremely intimidated but excited to see how this Ferrari would work.
“The very first time we did the application [of his mask],” Goggins said, “I asked to be left alone for an hour and a half outside and Jonah [Nolan] came by. I just sat outside by myself and just photographed it like in the sun and in the shade. I was extremely intimidated but excited to see how this Ferrari would work.
- 5/13/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Watch These Underrated Sci-Fi Shows On Prime Video. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
The mind-bending western sci-fi series Outer Range will return with season 2 on Amazon Prime on May 16. The show about the mysterious black void at the edge of a ranch owned by the Abbott family features Josh Brolin as Royal Abbott in his first TV role in ten years. Season 2 will explore more about the mysterious portal and how exactly an adult, Autumn/Amy Royal, found her way back to her family after the young Amy disappeared at the end of Season 1.
As we wait for the Outer Range premiere, fans yearning for a meaty sci-fi series can delve into these exciting shows on Prime Video. While Amazon’s Prime Video has not been historically known to dole out original science fiction television shows, they have peddled out a few mind-bending content that has tragically flown under the radar in recent years.
The mind-bending western sci-fi series Outer Range will return with season 2 on Amazon Prime on May 16. The show about the mysterious black void at the edge of a ranch owned by the Abbott family features Josh Brolin as Royal Abbott in his first TV role in ten years. Season 2 will explore more about the mysterious portal and how exactly an adult, Autumn/Amy Royal, found her way back to her family after the young Amy disappeared at the end of Season 1.
As we wait for the Outer Range premiere, fans yearning for a meaty sci-fi series can delve into these exciting shows on Prime Video. While Amazon’s Prime Video has not been historically known to dole out original science fiction television shows, they have peddled out a few mind-bending content that has tragically flown under the radar in recent years.
- 5/13/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Ex-Fallout developer Nate Purkeypile has had an interesting and bountiful journey from his time at Bethesda to his career as an indie developer. Currently immersed in his new project, The Axis Unseen, Purkeypile has had to come up with innovative solutions that are doable within his current workflow, where he’s the sole developer.
One of these creative solutions came up when he realized he needed a reference for a certain model in the game. And who else came to the rescue other than his supportive wife?
Solo Developer Nate Purkeypile Brings a Piece of Him From Fallout
The Axis Unseen‘s developer snuck in a unique Easter egg that Fallout 3 also has.
The Axis Unseen is an ambitious solo project that Purkeypile took up following his departure from Bethesda. From its Steam page:
Hunt nightmarish monsters from ancient folklore in a mysterious open world, collecting their enhanced sense powers and discovering elemental arrows.
One of these creative solutions came up when he realized he needed a reference for a certain model in the game. And who else came to the rescue other than his supportive wife?
Solo Developer Nate Purkeypile Brings a Piece of Him From Fallout
The Axis Unseen‘s developer snuck in a unique Easter egg that Fallout 3 also has.
The Axis Unseen is an ambitious solo project that Purkeypile took up following his departure from Bethesda. From its Steam page:
Hunt nightmarish monsters from ancient folklore in a mysterious open world, collecting their enhanced sense powers and discovering elemental arrows.
- 5/13/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
Another day, another discussion surrounding Xbox. What started as an odd decision to bring exclusive titles onto its direct competitor’s platform turned into a full-blown Fallout with the shuttering of three prominent game studios and folding one into Zenimax Online.
Right now, no one understands just what the company’s strategy is. One can only surmise, after all, and for now, people are surmising that Xbox may just be banking on Doom and the Scourge of Hell to bring the organization back from the underworld during the Xbox Summer Showcase.
A Titbit Near the End of an Article Has People Believing That a New Doom Game May Be Coming Soon A new Doom may be Xbox’s last attempt at redeeming itself.
With how Xbox has been acting these past few days, Doom marking its return in all its gory, guitar-shredding, shotgun-wielding glory may just be what the organization...
Right now, no one understands just what the company’s strategy is. One can only surmise, after all, and for now, people are surmising that Xbox may just be banking on Doom and the Scourge of Hell to bring the organization back from the underworld during the Xbox Summer Showcase.
A Titbit Near the End of an Article Has People Believing That a New Doom Game May Be Coming Soon A new Doom may be Xbox’s last attempt at redeeming itself.
With how Xbox has been acting these past few days, Doom marking its return in all its gory, guitar-shredding, shotgun-wielding glory may just be what the organization...
- 5/13/2024
- by Akshit Dangi
- FandomWire
Unexpectedly for fans, Prime Video’s Fallout TV show not only carefully preserved the franchise’s lore and remained true to the original video games but also expanded upon it. Most additions the showrunners made fit perfectly into the existing world of Fallout, and we can’t help but praise them for such attention to detail.
But one decision the Fallout showrunners made proved to be somewhat controversial with the fans. It did save the show from making a difficult choice in Season 1, but next Season, they’ll most likely have to make it, regardless.
Fallout Kept New Vegas’ Open Ending
Seeing how the events of Prime Video’s TV show inevitably lead the main characters into the Mojave Wasteland, the matter of the New Vegas factions was prominent. In the original game, Fallout: New Vegas, the player defines which faction takes control over this iconic city: the Ncr, the Legion,...
But one decision the Fallout showrunners made proved to be somewhat controversial with the fans. It did save the show from making a difficult choice in Season 1, but next Season, they’ll most likely have to make it, regardless.
Fallout Kept New Vegas’ Open Ending
Seeing how the events of Prime Video’s TV show inevitably lead the main characters into the Mojave Wasteland, the matter of the New Vegas factions was prominent. In the original game, Fallout: New Vegas, the player defines which faction takes control over this iconic city: the Ncr, the Legion,...
- 5/12/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Since her professional acting career began in the late 2000s, Ella Purnell has starred in several successful TV shows and movies. For Purnell, acting has always been a lifelong obsession. The English actress began taking acting, singing, and dancing weekly classes at the Sylvia Young Theatre School at a young age. Although not new to television, Ella Purnell’s biggest role has been playing Lucy MacLean on Prime Video’s post-apocalyptic drama series Fallout. The series was a success, especially with game enthusiasts who consider it an excellent adaptation of the game series. With increased fame and fanbase, here are other Ella
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- 5/12/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
American actor Aaron Moten is one of the success stories from Amazon Prime Video’s Fallout TV series. Several weeks after the show’s premiere, audiences still can’t get enough of what is considered Prime Video’s best video game-adapted TV series. Besides Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins’ spellbinding performance, Aaron Moten shines through gloriously. Although his performance is considered his breakout role, Aaron Moten’s professional career began in 2011. To his credit, he had starred in a few notable movies before Fallout. With many expectations for Fallout season 2, here’s more about the Maximus actor, Aaron Moten. Aaron Moten Was Born and
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- 5/12/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
10. Ghouls Need a Mysterious Chem to Stay Human
Previously, we thought that any ghoul would one day go feral as their brain rots to a certain degree. But according to the Fallout TV show, a miraculous chem is capable of keeping the brain rot at bay, allowing these poor souls to keep their humanity longer and avoid the grim faint of being turned into glorified attack zombies.
9. Gulpers Used to Be Humans, Not Salamanders
Terrifying Gulpers have the looks of someone’s sick idea of a giant killer axolotl. Before the TV show, we thought they were mutated salamanders, and it was even stated in the games; not, thanks to the Vault 4’s revelations, we know that they had a much darker origin: Gulpers were humans who were turned into these monsters.
8. Pip-Boys Are More Advanced Than We Thought
We already knew that Pip-Boys allowed their wearers to track their health,...
Previously, we thought that any ghoul would one day go feral as their brain rots to a certain degree. But according to the Fallout TV show, a miraculous chem is capable of keeping the brain rot at bay, allowing these poor souls to keep their humanity longer and avoid the grim faint of being turned into glorified attack zombies.
9. Gulpers Used to Be Humans, Not Salamanders
Terrifying Gulpers have the looks of someone’s sick idea of a giant killer axolotl. Before the TV show, we thought they were mutated salamanders, and it was even stated in the games; not, thanks to the Vault 4’s revelations, we know that they had a much darker origin: Gulpers were humans who were turned into these monsters.
8. Pip-Boys Are More Advanced Than We Thought
We already knew that Pip-Boys allowed their wearers to track their health,...
- 5/12/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Prime Video’s Fallout TV show is the perfect video game adaptation. It treats the source material with utmost respect and carefully expands its mythology; works closely with the original video games’ developers to ensure its quality and lore accuracy; and adds numerous subtle references and Easter eggs for Og fans.
While we’ve already covered some of the most brilliant game mechanics that found their way into Prime Video’s new series, this one is a very special case.
This Unique Mechanic Adds Life to Video Games
Most open-world games, Fallout included, make use of the random encounter mechanic: it means that sometimes, players come across some dynamic situations or interesting characters on their travels that they can interact with. From a small talk with someone you meet on the road to a massive shootout, random encounters add life to video games and make the player feel like the world is truly dynamic.
While we’ve already covered some of the most brilliant game mechanics that found their way into Prime Video’s new series, this one is a very special case.
This Unique Mechanic Adds Life to Video Games
Most open-world games, Fallout included, make use of the random encounter mechanic: it means that sometimes, players come across some dynamic situations or interesting characters on their travels that they can interact with. From a small talk with someone you meet on the road to a massive shootout, random encounters add life to video games and make the player feel like the world is truly dynamic.
- 5/12/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Next-gen upgrade for Fallout 4 is available across platforms to modernize the nearly decade-old game and conform to today’s gaming expectations. The Fallout series is one of the quintessential series within its genre and the gaming industry as a whole. The series has been developed by different studios throughout its history. The original Fallout (1997) and its sequel, Fallout 2 (1998), were developed by Interplay Entertainment’s Black Isle Studios. Critics praised its deep narrative, strategic turn-based combat, and immersive world-building, while players found themselves drawn to its dark humor and freedom of choice. Bethesda Game Studios took over the development
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- 5/12/2024
- by Ashlee Manalang
- TVovermind.com
Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible franchise has given fans many remarkable and unforgettable characters over the years, whether they are the protagonists or the antagonists. While each character has made their mark on the franchise, fans obviously have their favorites picked out and Rebecca Ferguson’s Ilsa Faust has a long list of admirers behind her.
Tom Cruise in a still from Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning (2023)
Unfortunately, Ilsa met her demise in the latest installment in the franchise, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. Needless to say, fans were absolutely heartbroken including the writer of The Fall Guy, Drew Pearce, who also worked on Rogue Nation’s story. Ilsa’s death took the writer back to his time on Rogue Nation where for a brief moment he contemplated killing off an important character whose death would’ve sent fans into a frenzy.
Drew Pearce Almost Killed Off an Important Character...
Tom Cruise in a still from Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning (2023)
Unfortunately, Ilsa met her demise in the latest installment in the franchise, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. Needless to say, fans were absolutely heartbroken including the writer of The Fall Guy, Drew Pearce, who also worked on Rogue Nation’s story. Ilsa’s death took the writer back to his time on Rogue Nation where for a brief moment he contemplated killing off an important character whose death would’ve sent fans into a frenzy.
Drew Pearce Almost Killed Off an Important Character...
- 5/12/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
We’re currently in the era of movies and shows adapted from fan-favorite and long-standing video games, and so many fans are here for it. From last year’s big hit The Last of Us starring Pedro Pascal to the most recent Prime Video’s bombshell Fallout, the video game world is currently taking over the modern cinema with never-ending ideas for sequels and following seasons.
Last year was also marked by Five Nights at Freddy’s, another major release based on a popular game franchise, and the overall success was so grand that a sequel didn’t take too long to be announced.
While there’s still nothing to know for sure about the upcoming second film, the nascent franchise still needs to keep in mind some major aspects of the original game to stay afloat on the same level of thriving in the future.
Starring The Hunger Games’ Josh Hutcherson,...
Last year was also marked by Five Nights at Freddy’s, another major release based on a popular game franchise, and the overall success was so grand that a sequel didn’t take too long to be announced.
While there’s still nothing to know for sure about the upcoming second film, the nascent franchise still needs to keep in mind some major aspects of the original game to stay afloat on the same level of thriving in the future.
Starring The Hunger Games’ Josh Hutcherson,...
- 5/11/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
While she was understandably launched into stardom by her most recent lead performance in Fallout, Prime Video’s new TV show wasn’t Ella Purnell’s first rodeo — far from that. The Lucy MacLean star has had several prominent roles over the past few years which you might have missed, including a lead performance in one of the biggest sci-fi franchises ever. No, not that one.
Ella Purnell Killed It in Star Trek: Prodigy
Star Wars’ biggest competitor, Star Trek has always had a large and devoted fan base that, while not getting as much content as their Sw counterparts, tend to get it better. Star Trek: Prodigy, Paramount Plus’ reasonably fresh animated TV show, featured Ella Purnell as Gwyndala aka Gwyn, one of the series’ lead characters.
Despite it being a voice acting gig by Purnell, Gwyn shares the actress’ facial features, so you’ll definitely recognize her on the screen.
Ella Purnell Killed It in Star Trek: Prodigy
Star Wars’ biggest competitor, Star Trek has always had a large and devoted fan base that, while not getting as much content as their Sw counterparts, tend to get it better. Star Trek: Prodigy, Paramount Plus’ reasonably fresh animated TV show, featured Ella Purnell as Gwyndala aka Gwyn, one of the series’ lead characters.
Despite it being a voice acting gig by Purnell, Gwyn shares the actress’ facial features, so you’ll definitely recognize her on the screen.
- 5/11/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
One of the best things Prime Video’s Fallout has going for it in the eyes of Og fans is its immaculate attention to detail. The showrunners carefully implemented countless tiny bits of lore in their scenes and added many nods to the original games; while irrelevant for new viewers, their dedication paid off handsomely with the gaming community’s praises. Even Todd Howard was impressed by the show’s faithfulness!
Fallout Boss Didn’t Anticipate Such Level of Detail
Even the most faithful adaptations tend to stick to what’s visible on the screen. It only makes sense, after all: why bother with something no one in the audience will never get a chance to appreciate? But that wasn’t the approach the Fallout team chose. They went all-in, crafting the bits and pieces that were literally never shown to us.
“You sit down and they have all the papers,...
Fallout Boss Didn’t Anticipate Such Level of Detail
Even the most faithful adaptations tend to stick to what’s visible on the screen. It only makes sense, after all: why bother with something no one in the audience will never get a chance to appreciate? But that wasn’t the approach the Fallout team chose. They went all-in, crafting the bits and pieces that were literally never shown to us.
“You sit down and they have all the papers,...
- 5/11/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
“The Idea of You” was the most-streamed movie of the May 3-9 viewing window, per Luminate. The movie, starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, was watched for 714.2 million minutes between May and May 9, its first full week of availability on Amazon Prime Video.
Up from its No. 5 position on last week’s chart, which was recorded after only one day of streaming for the movie, this translates to 6.2 million views when divided by its runtime. By that metric, it actually comes behind the week’s No. 2 movie, Jerry Seinfeld’s “Unfrosted,” which hit 684.4 million minutes watched and 7.4 million views in its first full week on Netflix.
The Netflix documentary “Secrets of the Neanderthals” made third place with 167.9 million minutes watched (2.1 million views) in its first full week. The rest of the movies chart, populated by titles including “Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver,” “Road House” and “Honeymoonish” all fell below...
Up from its No. 5 position on last week’s chart, which was recorded after only one day of streaming for the movie, this translates to 6.2 million views when divided by its runtime. By that metric, it actually comes behind the week’s No. 2 movie, Jerry Seinfeld’s “Unfrosted,” which hit 684.4 million minutes watched and 7.4 million views in its first full week on Netflix.
The Netflix documentary “Secrets of the Neanderthals” made third place with 167.9 million minutes watched (2.1 million views) in its first full week. The rest of the movies chart, populated by titles including “Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver,” “Road House” and “Honeymoonish” all fell below...
- 5/11/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Prime Video’s Fallout TV show was extremely divisive up until the day it premiered — because since then, everyone has been absolutely in love with it, including the most staunch critics. Jonathan Nolan and his team did the near-impossible, adapting a video game in a way that left both new fans and Og gamers extremely happy with the end result and instantly craving for more, The Last of Us-style.
But Fallout went further — and started smashing records, too.
Fallout Became Prime Video’s Biggest TV Show
Nielsen recently revealed the report for the second week of April aka the week where Fallout premiered. According to the company, Prime Video’s Fallout absolutely dominated the watch time then, raking up an incredible 2.9 Billion views in the first five days after its release and leaving its closest competitor Bluey in the dust with under 1.4B views.
This also automatically makes Fallout...
But Fallout went further — and started smashing records, too.
Fallout Became Prime Video’s Biggest TV Show
Nielsen recently revealed the report for the second week of April aka the week where Fallout premiered. According to the company, Prime Video’s Fallout absolutely dominated the watch time then, raking up an incredible 2.9 Billion views in the first five days after its release and leaving its closest competitor Bluey in the dust with under 1.4B views.
This also automatically makes Fallout...
- 5/10/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Despite Fallout taking place in the aftermath of a nuclear war, it’s truly not the end of the world for the Prime Video series, which has many miles to go.
Fans of video games are fanatics about how faithfully adapted into movies and series, and according to Fallout executive producer Geneva Robertson-Dworet, speaking recently during an interview with cast and creatives at Deadline Studio at Prime Experience, “there is so much we had to leave behind” in Season 1. “[There’s] potentially thousands of hours of gameplay; we have eight hours to tell our story.”
Watch the interview here and see photos from the event below.
With a Season 2 order under its belt, as well as becoming the most watched Amazon Prime series launch ever per Nielsen with 2.9 billion minutes viewed, Robertson-Dworet says they’ll now “be able to get to so much more that we love about the Fallout world.”
Already...
Fans of video games are fanatics about how faithfully adapted into movies and series, and according to Fallout executive producer Geneva Robertson-Dworet, speaking recently during an interview with cast and creatives at Deadline Studio at Prime Experience, “there is so much we had to leave behind” in Season 1. “[There’s] potentially thousands of hours of gameplay; we have eight hours to tell our story.”
Watch the interview here and see photos from the event below.
With a Season 2 order under its belt, as well as becoming the most watched Amazon Prime series launch ever per Nielsen with 2.9 billion minutes viewed, Robertson-Dworet says they’ll now “be able to get to so much more that we love about the Fallout world.”
Already...
- 5/10/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“Shōgun” may be returning for a second season as star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada has signed a deal with FX to return as Lord Yoshii Toranaga in the Japan-set historical epic, sources tell Variety.
The show was billed as a limited series, but, as Variety reported Thursday, FX is considering moving “Shōgun” into the drama categories in this year’s Emmy race.
FX declined to comment.
Sources indicate that, in the event of a Season 2 renewal, Cosmo Jarvis would likely also return to reprise his role of Pilot-Major John Blackthorne. Of course, there are plenty of other pieces that must fall into place before an official greenlight.
Should “Shōgun” be renewed, FX would majorly shake up the Emmys race, pitting the big-budget series against drama contenders “The Crown,” “The Morning Show” and “Fallout,” as opposed to vying limited series “Baby Reindeer,” “Fellow Travelers,” “Ripley” and “True Detective: Night Country.”
Written...
The show was billed as a limited series, but, as Variety reported Thursday, FX is considering moving “Shōgun” into the drama categories in this year’s Emmy race.
FX declined to comment.
Sources indicate that, in the event of a Season 2 renewal, Cosmo Jarvis would likely also return to reprise his role of Pilot-Major John Blackthorne. Of course, there are plenty of other pieces that must fall into place before an official greenlight.
Should “Shōgun” be renewed, FX would majorly shake up the Emmys race, pitting the big-budget series against drama contenders “The Crown,” “The Morning Show” and “Fallout,” as opposed to vying limited series “Baby Reindeer,” “Fellow Travelers,” “Ripley” and “True Detective: Night Country.”
Written...
- 5/10/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
After a couple of months of successfully topping the charts, Helldivers 2 is currently facing the brunt of player outrage over the latest Psn (PlayStation Linking) requirement. And by the looks of it, Xbox and Microsoft are learning from this mistake.
Microsoft is currently looking to release a web-based online store for mobile game consumables to directly rival Apple and Google’s app stores and the subsequent fee structures.
However, the outcome remains bleak, as a majority of players feel that the lack of an application for the same is going to spell doom for the project inadvertently.
Microsoft Gaming Store To Be Accessible Everywhere unlike Helldivers 2 According to Sarah Bond, the new store will be available everywhere.
The new gaming store is supposed to debut with Microsoft’s own games. It will also offer discounts on in-game items associated with some titles. A good example of this is Candy Crush Saga.
Microsoft is currently looking to release a web-based online store for mobile game consumables to directly rival Apple and Google’s app stores and the subsequent fee structures.
However, the outcome remains bleak, as a majority of players feel that the lack of an application for the same is going to spell doom for the project inadvertently.
Microsoft Gaming Store To Be Accessible Everywhere unlike Helldivers 2 According to Sarah Bond, the new store will be available everywhere.
The new gaming store is supposed to debut with Microsoft’s own games. It will also offer discounts on in-game items associated with some titles. A good example of this is Candy Crush Saga.
- 5/10/2024
- by Arkaneel Khan
- FandomWire
Arrowhead Game Studios and Sony are still reeling from the Helldivers 2 situation. The fans were able to make their voices heard, ensuring the decision to make linking accounts mandatory was not followed through with and eventually taken away.
Review bombing played a big role in sending their message. Several hundred reviews started to populate the Helldivers 2 page, ruining the average rating and sentiment on the game’s Steam page. Now, players are doing the same for Hi-Fi Rush, but for entirely different reasons!
Fans Use Helldivers 2 Strategy to Save Hi-Fi Rush Hi-Fi Rush fans are taking inspiration from Helldivers 2 players.
The internet has enabled communities to band together and enact change in the world. We saw this in the review bombing of Helldivers 2, which played a part in Sony going back on its decision. So, when gamers heard about the closure of Tango Gameworks, many people wanted to show their support for their hit 2023 game.
Review bombing played a big role in sending their message. Several hundred reviews started to populate the Helldivers 2 page, ruining the average rating and sentiment on the game’s Steam page. Now, players are doing the same for Hi-Fi Rush, but for entirely different reasons!
Fans Use Helldivers 2 Strategy to Save Hi-Fi Rush Hi-Fi Rush fans are taking inspiration from Helldivers 2 players.
The internet has enabled communities to band together and enact change in the world. We saw this in the review bombing of Helldivers 2, which played a part in Sony going back on its decision. So, when gamers heard about the closure of Tango Gameworks, many people wanted to show their support for their hit 2023 game.
- 5/10/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
For those who remember, the game show Press Your Luck relied a lot on good timing. In a very roulette-like manner, contestants would watch squares on a board randomly be highlighted until they prompt it to stop in order to get the prize it halted on. An amazing episode in 1984 would have a contestant endlessly receiving good luck as he won big money every time he called, “Stop!” His fortune would be called into question as he would get accused of cheating on the show. Deadline has now shared the first look at Press Your Luck — a movie that will depict the events of that episode and all the controversy surrounding it, starring Paul Walter Hauser as the fateful contestant.
The synopsis, according to Deadline, reads,
“Set in 1984, the film follows Ohio resident Michael Larson, who steps on to the set of game show Press Your Luck harboring a secret:...
The synopsis, according to Deadline, reads,
“Set in 1984, the film follows Ohio resident Michael Larson, who steps on to the set of game show Press Your Luck harboring a secret:...
- 5/10/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Helldivers 2 is a massive success for Arrowhead Game Studios and Sony Interactive Entertainment and the gaming community hopes to see it improve. Players have gotten quite creative with other major games like Elden Ring and Fallout but it may not be the same for this title.
Director Johan Pilestedt revealed he got his start as a game developer through modding, which is an interesting origin story. Some fans have done incredible things with the game in its current state but modding may not be in the cards for this project specifically in the future.
Johan Pilestedt Loves Mods but Manages Expectations for Helldivers 2 Players Helldivers 2 may not be as expansive as other games and it may not provide the same support to the modding community.
Unlike the games made by FromSoftware and Bethesda Game Studios that are running on a much more advanced game engine, Arrowhead Game Studios opted to...
Director Johan Pilestedt revealed he got his start as a game developer through modding, which is an interesting origin story. Some fans have done incredible things with the game in its current state but modding may not be in the cards for this project specifically in the future.
Johan Pilestedt Loves Mods but Manages Expectations for Helldivers 2 Players Helldivers 2 may not be as expansive as other games and it may not provide the same support to the modding community.
Unlike the games made by FromSoftware and Bethesda Game Studios that are running on a much more advanced game engine, Arrowhead Game Studios opted to...
- 5/10/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
It has been a rather difficult week for Xbox as there have been recent closures of four different studios that were recently acquired during the acquisition of Bethesda. Sadly, after these closures, gamers are now concerned that more studios might close and different IPs will sadly be lost to the wind.
Fortunately, due to a recent email sent by Matt Booty, Head of Xbox Game Studios, we now know that these closures weren’t in vain, as they will hopefully be used to increase the number of teams working on already progressing IPs like Fallout and Elder Scrolls.
Xbox Will Be Focusing on Its More Popular Franchises After Its Recent Studio Closures Xbox makes a rough decision as it closes down 4 different studios.
After the recent closures, gamers have been worried that popular franchises that are being worked on within Bethesda’s walls will sadly also get the axe, as...
Fortunately, due to a recent email sent by Matt Booty, Head of Xbox Game Studios, we now know that these closures weren’t in vain, as they will hopefully be used to increase the number of teams working on already progressing IPs like Fallout and Elder Scrolls.
Xbox Will Be Focusing on Its More Popular Franchises After Its Recent Studio Closures Xbox makes a rough decision as it closes down 4 different studios.
After the recent closures, gamers have been worried that popular franchises that are being worked on within Bethesda’s walls will sadly also get the axe, as...
- 5/10/2024
- by Liam Magee
- FandomWire
Every Vault in Fallout runs some sort of an experiment on its inhabitants, whether it’s a social or a literal one. Rather early into Prime Video’s TV show, it became clear that something was off with Vaults 31, 32, and 33 — and in Season 1’s finale, we finally learned the truth alongside Norman MacLean. But there’s a catch.
What Bud told Norm was only a small portion of the truth, and the TV show heavily implies that the reality of the Three-Vault experiment is far darker than that.
What Do We Know About the Three Vaults?
The information that’s explicitly stated in the TV show isn’t plentiful. We know that Vault 31 contains the frozen bodies of Vault-Tec’s lower management; that Bud awakens them as they’re needed; that they are always in charge of Vaults 32 and 33; and that they’re used by Vault-Tec to create the perfect breed of managers.
What Bud told Norm was only a small portion of the truth, and the TV show heavily implies that the reality of the Three-Vault experiment is far darker than that.
What Do We Know About the Three Vaults?
The information that’s explicitly stated in the TV show isn’t plentiful. We know that Vault 31 contains the frozen bodies of Vault-Tec’s lower management; that Bud awakens them as they’re needed; that they are always in charge of Vaults 32 and 33; and that they’re used by Vault-Tec to create the perfect breed of managers.
- 5/10/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
“Fallout” debuted as the most-streamed title of the April 8-14 viewing window and hit the highest viewership ever achieved by an Amazon Prime Video title in a single week. The video game adaptation was watched for 2.9 billion minutes in its first five days of availability, which is more than one billion minutes above the previous record set by the best week of “Reacher.”
This also marks the 39th highest viewership achieved by a title on any service in a single week. Of the 38 slots above “Fallout” on that list, 22 are taken up by individual weeks of “Stranger Things,” “Ozark” and “Suits.”
Interestingly, Amazon doesn’t claim “Fallout” as its biggest ever debut. The company says that the series reached 65 million worldwide viewers in its first 16 days of availability, coming second to “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” though a 16-day statistic for Rings of Power” was not provided.
This also marks the 39th highest viewership achieved by a title on any service in a single week. Of the 38 slots above “Fallout” on that list, 22 are taken up by individual weeks of “Stranger Things,” “Ozark” and “Suits.”
Interestingly, Amazon doesn’t claim “Fallout” as its biggest ever debut. The company says that the series reached 65 million worldwide viewers in its first 16 days of availability, coming second to “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” though a 16-day statistic for Rings of Power” was not provided.
- 5/9/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
It’s no wonder why Fallout got renewed.
Amazon’s video game adaptation stormed onto Nielsen’s streaming list in its debut weekend, racking up a whopping 2.9B minutes viewed in its first five days on the platform.
That was over a billion minutes more than anything else that was watched on streaming the week of April 8 to 14.
It’s also Amazon’s most successful title to date, according to Nielsen, considering it surpassed Reacher’s best week by over a billion minutes as well.
Nielsen reports the audience for Fallout in its premiere weekend was 63% male, and 75% of viewers were under 50. About 70% of viewing was concentrated in the first four episodes, which likely indicates some more big weeks for Fallout ahead.
In second place, unsurprisingly, was Bluey. The kids program continues to be a big winner for Disney+ and this interval was no different. The series attracted another 1.4B minutes viewed.
Amazon’s video game adaptation stormed onto Nielsen’s streaming list in its debut weekend, racking up a whopping 2.9B minutes viewed in its first five days on the platform.
That was over a billion minutes more than anything else that was watched on streaming the week of April 8 to 14.
It’s also Amazon’s most successful title to date, according to Nielsen, considering it surpassed Reacher’s best week by over a billion minutes as well.
Nielsen reports the audience for Fallout in its premiere weekend was 63% male, and 75% of viewers were under 50. About 70% of viewing was concentrated in the first four episodes, which likely indicates some more big weeks for Fallout ahead.
In second place, unsurprisingly, was Bluey. The kids program continues to be a big winner for Disney+ and this interval was no different. The series attracted another 1.4B minutes viewed.
- 5/9/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Fallout fittingly exploded onto Nielsen’s U.S. ranking of streaming originals for the week of April 8, racking up a record amount of minutes viewed for a Prime Video series.
Fallout topped Nielsen’s originals (as well as the overall) Top 10 chart with 2.9 billion minutes viewed for its eight-episode release, validating its binge drop (sigh) and besting Reacher‘s highest weekly tally by more than a billion minutes.
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Nielsen reports...
Fallout topped Nielsen’s originals (as well as the overall) Top 10 chart with 2.9 billion minutes viewed for its eight-episode release, validating its binge drop (sigh) and besting Reacher‘s highest weekly tally by more than a billion minutes.
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Nielsen reports...
- 5/9/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
“Shōgun” might be creating some drama at the Emmys.
Multiple industry insiders tell Variety that FX, the heavyweight contender in the Primetime Emmy race for outstanding limited or anthology series, is considering a bold move: shifting its submission for “Shōgun” to the drama series categories this year.
This strategic repositioning hints at the likely return of the protagonist, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (played by Hiroyuki Sanada). Created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, the historical epic, celebrated for its intricate storytelling and marvelous world-building achievements, will now vie for accolades against heavy hitters like Netflix’s concluding saga “The Crown,” Apple’s intense office drama “The Morning Show,” and Prime Video’s gripping action video game adaptation “Fallout.”
FX declined to comment.
“Shōgun” brings to life James Clavell’s 1975 novel set in 1600 Japan, a period dominated by daimyōs and samurais. The narrative centers on the fateful encounter between the cunning English navigator John Blackthorne,...
Multiple industry insiders tell Variety that FX, the heavyweight contender in the Primetime Emmy race for outstanding limited or anthology series, is considering a bold move: shifting its submission for “Shōgun” to the drama series categories this year.
This strategic repositioning hints at the likely return of the protagonist, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (played by Hiroyuki Sanada). Created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, the historical epic, celebrated for its intricate storytelling and marvelous world-building achievements, will now vie for accolades against heavy hitters like Netflix’s concluding saga “The Crown,” Apple’s intense office drama “The Morning Show,” and Prime Video’s gripping action video game adaptation “Fallout.”
FX declined to comment.
“Shōgun” brings to life James Clavell’s 1975 novel set in 1600 Japan, a period dominated by daimyōs and samurais. The narrative centers on the fateful encounter between the cunning English navigator John Blackthorne,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Prime Video has touted the viewer response to Fallout as its second-biggest series ever worldwide over 16 days of release. In the United States (and over a shorter time period), it’s No. 1.
Fallout recorded 2.9 billion minutes of viewing time in the U.S. over its first five days, according to Nielsen’s streaming ratings for April 8-14. That’s far and away the best opening for a series on the Amazon-owned Prime Video, beating Reacher’s series premiere week in early 2022 (1.84 billion minutes) by more than a billion minutes.
The series also had more than double the second-place show on the list for the week: Bluey had 1.39 billion minutes of viewing in the week leading up to and including the release of its special episode “The Sign,” which premiered on April 14.
Netflix’s unscripted series Unlocked: A Jail Experiment placed second among original series with 889 million minutes of viewing. Star Trek: Discovery...
Fallout recorded 2.9 billion minutes of viewing time in the U.S. over its first five days, according to Nielsen’s streaming ratings for April 8-14. That’s far and away the best opening for a series on the Amazon-owned Prime Video, beating Reacher’s series premiere week in early 2022 (1.84 billion minutes) by more than a billion minutes.
The series also had more than double the second-place show on the list for the week: Bluey had 1.39 billion minutes of viewing in the week leading up to and including the release of its special episode “The Sign,” which premiered on April 14.
Netflix’s unscripted series Unlocked: A Jail Experiment placed second among original series with 889 million minutes of viewing. Star Trek: Discovery...
- 5/9/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Recently, Xbox decided to shut down developers Alpha Dog Games, Roundhouse Games, Arkane Austin, and Tango Gameworks. Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier is also reporting that Xbox is expected to make further studio cuts and consolidations within the coming weeks and months.
This news sent shockwaves through an industry that has become sadly accustomed to reports of layoffs and studio closures. The closures of Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks feel particularly baffling. While Arkane Austin’s latest project (Redfall) was a notable disappointment, the studio previously contributed to the development of several highly acclaimed games. Tango Gameworks, meanwhile, most recently released Hi-Fi Rush: one of the best-reviewed games of 2023 and one of the titles that Microsoft decided to port to PlayStation 5 as part of their expanded publishing program.
As many began to ask increasingly angry variations of the question “Why?” Head of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty offerred something you could callously call an answer.
This news sent shockwaves through an industry that has become sadly accustomed to reports of layoffs and studio closures. The closures of Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks feel particularly baffling. While Arkane Austin’s latest project (Redfall) was a notable disappointment, the studio previously contributed to the development of several highly acclaimed games. Tango Gameworks, meanwhile, most recently released Hi-Fi Rush: one of the best-reviewed games of 2023 and one of the titles that Microsoft decided to port to PlayStation 5 as part of their expanded publishing program.
As many began to ask increasingly angry variations of the question “Why?” Head of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty offerred something you could callously call an answer.
- 5/9/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
Paul Walter Hauser has added another project to a packed upcoming slate.
The Emmy and Golden Globe winner, who in the last few weeks alone has been tapped to play Chris Farley in Josh Gad’s biopic and has joined the cast of both “Fantastic Four” and the “Naked Gun” reboot, is to lead “Press Your Luck,” a drama-thriller based on the true story of Michael Larson. Protagonist Pictures has unveiled the drama-thriller — from Plenty Good in co-production with Fabula — alongside a first look image and will handle international sales, while CAA Media Finance represents North American rights.
Set in 1984, “Press Your Luck” follows Larson, an unemployed truck driver from Ohio who stepped onto the game show “Press Your Luck” harbouring a secret: the key to endless amounts of money. But his winning streak gets threatened when the executives in the control room start to uncover his real motivations.
The...
The Emmy and Golden Globe winner, who in the last few weeks alone has been tapped to play Chris Farley in Josh Gad’s biopic and has joined the cast of both “Fantastic Four” and the “Naked Gun” reboot, is to lead “Press Your Luck,” a drama-thriller based on the true story of Michael Larson. Protagonist Pictures has unveiled the drama-thriller — from Plenty Good in co-production with Fabula — alongside a first look image and will handle international sales, while CAA Media Finance represents North American rights.
Set in 1984, “Press Your Luck” follows Larson, an unemployed truck driver from Ohio who stepped onto the game show “Press Your Luck” harbouring a secret: the key to endless amounts of money. But his winning streak gets threatened when the executives in the control room start to uncover his real motivations.
The...
- 5/9/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Protagonist Pictures has unveiled the new drama-thriller Press Your Luck, starring Paul Walter Hauser (Black Bird, Richard Jewell, I, Tonya). The company on Thursday also unveiled a first glimpse at the project, based on the “incredible” true story of Michael Larson, an unemployed ice-cream truck driver from Ohio who steps onto the game show “Press Your Luck” harboring a secret: the key to endless amounts of money. But his winning streak gets threatened when executives in the control room start to uncover his real motivations.
The all-star ensemble cast also includes Walton Goggins (Fallout, The Righteous Gemstones, The Hateful Eight), David Strathairn (Nomadland, Good Night and Good Luck), Maisie Williams (The New Look, Game of Thrones), Haley Bennett (Swallow, The Magnificent Seven), Shamier Anderson (John Wick: Chapter 4, “Invasion”), and David Rysdahl (Fargo, Oppenheimer).
Jackass legend Johnny Knoxville, Brian Geraghty (The Hurt Locker, Chicago P.D.), Patti Harrison (Theater Camp,...
The all-star ensemble cast also includes Walton Goggins (Fallout, The Righteous Gemstones, The Hateful Eight), David Strathairn (Nomadland, Good Night and Good Luck), Maisie Williams (The New Look, Game of Thrones), Haley Bennett (Swallow, The Magnificent Seven), Shamier Anderson (John Wick: Chapter 4, “Invasion”), and David Rysdahl (Fargo, Oppenheimer).
Jackass legend Johnny Knoxville, Brian Geraghty (The Hurt Locker, Chicago P.D.), Patti Harrison (Theater Camp,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Whether you’re a long-time fan of the Fallout franchise or a new viewer that joined the club after watching Prime Video’s TV show, you’re well-aware that Vault-Tec Vaults were much more than just a way to save human civilization in case of a global nuclear war — they were controlled grounds for experiments on humans.
But while some of those experiments were reasonably tame, others were downright monstrous… And one particular Vault can prove devastating in Fallout Season 2.
Lucy MacLean Loves Herself a Good Vault
One of Fallout’s main characters, Lucy MacLean has been a certified Vault Dweller for her entire life — until the moment she bravely ventured outside to find her father. Like most of her fellow Vault Dwellers, she had no idea about Vault-Tec’s experiments, and in her eyes, Vaults remained safe and picture-perfect places.
She did learn some portion of the truth in Vault 4, but largely,...
But while some of those experiments were reasonably tame, others were downright monstrous… And one particular Vault can prove devastating in Fallout Season 2.
Lucy MacLean Loves Herself a Good Vault
One of Fallout’s main characters, Lucy MacLean has been a certified Vault Dweller for her entire life — until the moment she bravely ventured outside to find her father. Like most of her fellow Vault Dwellers, she had no idea about Vault-Tec’s experiments, and in her eyes, Vaults remained safe and picture-perfect places.
She did learn some portion of the truth in Vault 4, but largely,...
- 5/8/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Running for 6 seasons from 2010-2015, Justified was a popular neo-Western that still holds a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and regularly pulled in over 2 million viewers.
Throughout the series, Raylan Givens (played by Timothy Olyphant) and Boyd Crowder (Walton Goggins) were one-time colleagues but now adversaries. Crowder, a career criminal, was a recurring character in Season 1 who became a regular in Season 2 and was at odds with lawman Givens.
As the series went on, though, it appears the fictional rivalry spilled out into the actors' real lives.
The two 'weren't talking' by the end of the show
In an interview with The Independent, Goggins (who's currently filming the next season of White Lotus) said the pair 'had a tough time towards the end of Justified' as they were 'so deep into these people we were playing, and they were polar opposites'.
Olyphant, who also served as an executive producer on the show,...
Throughout the series, Raylan Givens (played by Timothy Olyphant) and Boyd Crowder (Walton Goggins) were one-time colleagues but now adversaries. Crowder, a career criminal, was a recurring character in Season 1 who became a regular in Season 2 and was at odds with lawman Givens.
As the series went on, though, it appears the fictional rivalry spilled out into the actors' real lives.
The two 'weren't talking' by the end of the show
In an interview with The Independent, Goggins (who's currently filming the next season of White Lotus) said the pair 'had a tough time towards the end of Justified' as they were 'so deep into these people we were playing, and they were polar opposites'.
Olyphant, who also served as an executive producer on the show,...
- 5/8/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Lee Jevon)
- STartefacts.com
Fallout is undeniably a post-apocalyptic franchise with a heavy lean towards science fiction. However, the best description for this tough old world is the ‘Weird West:’ a literary goulash of sole survivors, urban legends, horror, science fiction, and the outright supernatural. It’s the latter element that’s most controversial to fans who may prefer the grimdark future trappings of a Brotherhood of Steel working on independently establishing their Warhammer future. Yet, those supernatural qualities are persistent throughout the series in fascinating ways.
The original Interplay Fallout entries kept most of their weirdest oddities non-canonical by making them rare, luck-based encounters. Things like King Arthur by way of Monty Python and a British blue telephone box aren’t actually part of the Fallout world. A crashed alien ship with a blaster and a picture of Elvis was just a cute joke… until Bethesda made the Zetans canon years later. But even in the original Fallout,...
The original Interplay Fallout entries kept most of their weirdest oddities non-canonical by making them rare, luck-based encounters. Things like King Arthur by way of Monty Python and a British blue telephone box aren’t actually part of the Fallout world. A crashed alien ship with a blaster and a picture of Elvis was just a cute joke… until Bethesda made the Zetans canon years later. But even in the original Fallout,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
James Cameron’s Hollywood career has been nothing but outstanding throughout his many decades as a movie director. In the list of the highest-grossing movies of all time, Cameron confidently holds several top spots; he’s famous and celebrated across different genres from romantic drama to sci-fi; and he’s unapologetic when it comes to work, being a perfectionist to the bone.
But even James Cameron has his guilty cinematic pleasures — and he doesn’t shy away from them.
What Is James Cameron’s Guilty Pleasure Movie?
Generally speaking, you’d expect the director of Cameron’s scale to indulge in something huge, dramatic, and classic, but that’s not exactly the case. While talking to Empire in 2020, the Avatar director admitted that his favorite flick is… A “cheesy and formulaic” live-action video game adaptation from 2002, over two decades ago.
“One of my guilty-pleasure films that I actually think is...
But even James Cameron has his guilty cinematic pleasures — and he doesn’t shy away from them.
What Is James Cameron’s Guilty Pleasure Movie?
Generally speaking, you’d expect the director of Cameron’s scale to indulge in something huge, dramatic, and classic, but that’s not exactly the case. While talking to Empire in 2020, the Avatar director admitted that his favorite flick is… A “cheesy and formulaic” live-action video game adaptation from 2002, over two decades ago.
“One of my guilty-pleasure films that I actually think is...
- 5/8/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Starfield has experienced one of the strangest post-launch phases in all of gaming. From starting strong with widespread acclaim to falling deep into the chasm of middling reviews, public perception of the game has changed quite drastically over time.
Recently, we sat down with Nate Purkeypile, a former developer at Bethesda and now solo creator of the upcoming game, The Axis Unseen. Surprisingly enough, the developer seems to carry similar sentiments towards Starfield since before the game was released to the public.
Nate Purkeypile Shares the Difficulties He Experienced Working on Starfield Starfield, despite being a Bethesda game, can feel dull and sterile at times
Nate Purkeypile is currently working on his debut title as a solo developer, The Axis Within. The game features a fantasy open world where you hunt nightmarish beasts from different mythologies as heavy-metal tracks prop you up in the background. It’s a pretty wild...
Recently, we sat down with Nate Purkeypile, a former developer at Bethesda and now solo creator of the upcoming game, The Axis Unseen. Surprisingly enough, the developer seems to carry similar sentiments towards Starfield since before the game was released to the public.
Nate Purkeypile Shares the Difficulties He Experienced Working on Starfield Starfield, despite being a Bethesda game, can feel dull and sterile at times
Nate Purkeypile is currently working on his debut title as a solo developer, The Axis Within. The game features a fantasy open world where you hunt nightmarish beasts from different mythologies as heavy-metal tracks prop you up in the background. It’s a pretty wild...
- 5/8/2024
- by Akshit Dangi
- FandomWire
May 11 is fast approaching, when Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson return in the Tardis for eight brand new Doctor Who episodes. See the latest trailer here.
Fans of British crime dramas are eating well at the moment, from new Tudor-set murder mystery Shardlake, which comes adapted from Cj Sansom’s novel series and is available now on Disney+. Shardlake stars Arthur Hughes as the titular lawyer sent to investigate a murder at a monastery that Thomas Cromwell (Sean Bean) is determined to close down.
There’s also the second series of Belfast-set Blue Lights currently airing on BBC One, as well as the second series of Liverpool-set The Responder, starring Martin Freeman and available to stream in full now. And if your Brit TV tastes extend to the stranger side of things, then Alibi has The Red King, an original crime mystery set on a weird island where the...
Fans of British crime dramas are eating well at the moment, from new Tudor-set murder mystery Shardlake, which comes adapted from Cj Sansom’s novel series and is available now on Disney+. Shardlake stars Arthur Hughes as the titular lawyer sent to investigate a murder at a monastery that Thomas Cromwell (Sean Bean) is determined to close down.
There’s also the second series of Belfast-set Blue Lights currently airing on BBC One, as well as the second series of Liverpool-set The Responder, starring Martin Freeman and available to stream in full now. And if your Brit TV tastes extend to the stranger side of things, then Alibi has The Red King, an original crime mystery set on a weird island where the...
- 5/8/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Before its launch, Starfield was set to be Bethesda’s magnum opus, as it seemed like one of the most ambitious games ever created. Naturally, the anticipation from the developer’s fanbase was high, as its track record was enough proof of what the studio was capable of. Then came September 6, and after getting a hands-on experience, players realized that it wasn’t that great and didn’t live up to the developer’s legacy.
The dip in quality in the space RPG was clear, and a former Starfield developer has shed light on why the end product wasn’t that amazing.
Former Starfield Developer Nate Purkeypile Discusses Why the Game Was Underwhelming According to a former Starfield developer, the team had less freedom than previous titles.
Speaking to FandomWire about his upcoming game, The Axis Unseen, Nate Purkeypile looked back at how effective the development for titles like Fallout 3 and Skyrim used to be,...
The dip in quality in the space RPG was clear, and a former Starfield developer has shed light on why the end product wasn’t that amazing.
Former Starfield Developer Nate Purkeypile Discusses Why the Game Was Underwhelming According to a former Starfield developer, the team had less freedom than previous titles.
Speaking to FandomWire about his upcoming game, The Axis Unseen, Nate Purkeypile looked back at how effective the development for titles like Fallout 3 and Skyrim used to be,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Osama Farooq
- FandomWire
In a recent interview with FandomWire, the creator of The Axis Unseen, Nate Purkeypile, talked about his path before working on this anticipated title. Bethesda employed him before he started making the game and he was part of IPs like Fallout, Skyrim, and Starfield.
Purkeypile is very proud of what he accomplished with those Aaa projects and explained why he did not return to the studio. Speaking highly of his experience, he eagerly anticipates the release of this new project later this year.
Purkeypile Is a Former Bethesda Employee With His Own New Game, The Axis Unseen The Axis Unseen will be the next title from the former Bethesda dev.
In this in-depth interview with Purkeypile, FandomWire learned that the time he spent with Bethesda worked well for the development of The Axis Unseen. The experience of designing several open-world environments gave him an understanding of the key features of...
Purkeypile is very proud of what he accomplished with those Aaa projects and explained why he did not return to the studio. Speaking highly of his experience, he eagerly anticipates the release of this new project later this year.
Purkeypile Is a Former Bethesda Employee With His Own New Game, The Axis Unseen The Axis Unseen will be the next title from the former Bethesda dev.
In this in-depth interview with Purkeypile, FandomWire learned that the time he spent with Bethesda worked well for the development of The Axis Unseen. The experience of designing several open-world environments gave him an understanding of the key features of...
- 5/8/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
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